Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was unveiled 22 months prior to the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH3 grades versus the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 vs the CX6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and CX6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.